Islamabad:Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtayev called on Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sohail Ashraf here Friday at the CDA Headquarters.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including the further strengthening of bilateral relations were discussed, the spokesman of CDA in a statement said. Sohail Ashraf said that Pakistan views its relations with its brotherly country Uzbekistan with great value and respect. Uzbek Ambassador said that Pakistan and Uzbekistan have longstanding common cultural and heritage brotherly relations.
He appreciated the beauty and greenery of Islamabad. Uzbek Ambassador informed regarding the establishment of Babar Park on Faisal Avenue, said that formal work on the construction of Babar Park has begun.
He added that the Babar Park is a gift for the people of Pakistan from the Government of Uzbekistan. He added that Babar Park would be among the best parks in Islamabad. Chairman CDA appreciated the design concept of the Babar Park project and said that he would soon visit the project site along with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan.
Uzbek ambassador said that the MoU signing ceremony to grant Islamabad and Tashkent the status of sister cities is expected soon. During the meeting the possibilities of relocating the Uzbek embassy to the Diplomatic Enclave were discussed.
In this regard, Chairman CDA said that they are ready to provide all possible cooperation for relocating the Uzbek embassy to the Diplomatic Enclave. Uzbek envoy said that Tashkent Street was established in Islamabad to strengthen brotherly relations.
He also expressed the desire to establish sister city relations between Islamabad and Fergana the historic city of Uzbekistan. The CDA chairman expressed his desire to work together for beautification and betterment of Islamabad. He added that they want to fully benefit from Uzbekistan's experience and capabilities for the beauty and development of Islamabad City. The meeting also reaffirmed the commitment to cooperation in other areas of mutual interest and to further strengthen ties at the city level.
